Hurrtrak Online Timer
The Hurrtrak Online Timer module is a crucial part of the Hurrtrak system because
it allows all of the Hurrtrak components to run effectively... using the latest data.
It runs in the system tray as a "clock" icon and it's only function is to keep the Hurrtrak databases up to date with the latest storm, recon, forecast model, rain, wind probability, surge probability information. It is activated via an option within the Hurrtrak Online user preferences ("Start Hurrtrak Online Timer at Windows Startup").
It appears in the system tray as shown below and has several options that appear when the icon is "right clicked" by the mouse.
When the icon is double clicked (left mouse button) the following window will appear detailing the latest update times and events.
The
options for this tray program (right click on the “clock” bubble icon in
tray) are:
Force update check - This forces the system to check for data updates immediately instead of waiting for the next polling time.
Change
update interval Atlantic/EPAC –
This option temporarily changes the default polling interval for Atlantic and Eastern
Pacific data. The EPAC data is only available for Global/Advanced users. The default
polling interval is set in the Hurrtrak Online user preferences.
Change update interval WPAC/IO – This option temporarily changes the default polling interval for the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. This is only available for Global/Advanced users. The default polling interval is set in the Hurrtrak Online user preferences.
Update Thumbnails - This option allows the user to force the system to download/update all of the satellite and radar thumbnails. Normally they are updated at regular intervals defined in the system setup options.
Help - Displays this help
Exit
Hurrtrak Online Timer - Closes this program